Cambridge
In the heart of East Anglia, Cambridge is well-situated and easily accessible, enjoying an almost unparalleled reputation (except for maybe its rival, Oxford) for its high-calibre university and the history and traditions that have accompanied it through time. Student town, cosmopolitan, dynamic, ancient, Cambridge is full of things to do and see, making it a hot destination for young people learning English.
Climb to the top of Great St. Mary’s cathedral for a spectacular view of the town from above. Go rowing, or for an even more typical Cambridge experience, give punting on the Cam a try. Students can take walks through “the Backs”, going down peaceful meadows to the river’s edge and providing picturesque views of the colleges.
Studio Cambridge School
Founded in 1954, our partner school has years of teaching experience and is also the oldest language school in Cambridge. It boast between 100 and 350 students per week while keeping a warm welcoming atmosphere. Courses are held in 2 Victorian buildings owned by the school and located in the very heart of the city (400m from the railway station and a 10 minutes walk from the city centre).
School facilities include:
- 23 bright, spacious and comfortable classrooms located in 2 different buildings
- A library facilities offering a wide selection of books, CDs, DVDs, newspapers, magazines & a quiet reading area
- An IT room
- A video projection room
- A cafeteria opening for breakfasts, lunches and snacks
- A garden
- Free unlimited WiFi on the premises
For summer students aged 16-19, classes are held at Ridley Hall College & Newham College, 2 traditional colleges of Victorian era, located next to each other and about 5 to 10 minutes walk from Cambridge historial centre.
English language courses: the basics
- Lesson duration: 45 minutes
- Class size: Maximum 16 students (average of 13 in the summertime, 10 the rest of the year)
- Schedule: classes are mainly held in the morning
- Placement test: first day of lessons
- Levels available: basic to advanced (intermediate level required for Specific Subjects options)
- Certificate of completion at the end of the stay
- Qualified and experienced teachers teaching English as a Foreign Language.
Sample activites per week (English & Multi-activities programme ONLY):
- 5 half-day of sports and recreational activites on the campus or visits in the surrounding areas (: football, swimming, volleyball, cinema, karaoke, disco night, t-shirt design, mask making, circus workshop, cake decorating, glass painting, British quiz, walk to Cambridge City centre or boat trip on the river Cam, visits of different colleges & museums.
- 1 full day excursion (Saturday): London, Warwick Castle, Leeds Castle, Harry Potter Studio Tour, Brighton, Oxford (the city and Christ Church College).
- 7 evening activities on campus (Residence accommodation) or 3 evening activities (Homestay accommodation): quiz, disco night, treasure hunt, karaoke, cinema, theme party, creative workshop, board games & sports.Please note that evening activities are optional for students aged 16-19.
- 14-17 years old, All Saints’ week, winter, spring
- 14-17 years old in summer – only for the English & Multi-Activity programme
- Double room, shared bathroom and full board
Travel time to school: maximum 45 minutes (30 on average) by bus.
The historical centre of Cambridge is mainly filled with stores, companies and universities. Most host families live in residential areas around the city centre and all live next to a bus stop. All the areas are well-connected with good public transport services. Students will take public transport to get to and back from school.
Practical Information:
- Bed linen provided
- Towels not provided – please bring your own
- Laundry: your host family will let you use their washing machine once a week or let you know their laundry days
- Students will take part in 3 organised evening activities per week. The other evenings are spent with the host family
Ages 13-19
- Single or shared room (depending on availability)
- Private or shared bathroom
- Travel time to school: 3 to 10 minutes walk. For security reasons supervisors accompany the residents to school
Services and facilities:
- Each room has a wardrobe, sink, desk, lamp, single bed, chest of drawers and a mirror
- TV room in the buiding
- Communal dining hall
- Rooms cleaned every week
- Bed linen provided and changed once a week
- Towels not provided – please bring your own
- Washing machines available (coin operated)
- 24hr supervision (warden on duty)
Travel
Day of arrival: Sunday (before 20:00 for Homestay)
Day of departure: Sunday
Arrival airports/stations:
- London Heathrow (preferably)
- Cambridge rail station
- St. Pancras International rail station (Eurostar)
- London Gatwick
- London Stansted
- London Luton
Round trip transfers are included from Heathrow, Stansted or Gatwick airports to place of accommodation (if arrival/departure on Sunday between 10:00 and 20:00).
Please note: Do not make travel arrangements until we have confirmed your enrolment in the programme.
Visa Information
Brexit news:
In the absence of an agreement, the UK Government has made it clear that national identity cards issued by EU Member Countries to their nationals will remain valid until 31 December 2020 inclusive for travel in the UK. As a result, EU citizens will be able to continue to travel using their passports or ID cards solely until that date.
You might need a visa for this course. For more information please visit our Visa Information page.
Do not hesitate to contact us by phone or email if you require any additional information.
Dates & Prices 2020
Dates 2020
Autumn, winter and spring
- Intensive English:
- Homestay: sessions run between January 05 and June 21, and between August 23 and December 20. Courses start every Monday.
- English & Multi-activities:
- Homestay: sessions run between June 14 and August 23
- Residence: sessions run betweeen June 28 and August 23
- Intensive English:
- Residence: sessions run between June 28 and August 23
- English & Specific Subject option:
- Residence: sessions start on June 28, July 12 and July 26 (2 or 3 weeks)
- English & Cambridge University discovery:
- Residence: sessions run between June 28 and August 9
Prices 2020
Includes lessons, accomodation, meals as described, activities, round trip transfer, all taxes and enrolment fees
| Courses, activities & accommodation with full board | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 14-17 years old (Family, Summer) | 13-17 years old (Residence) | 16-19 years old (Residence) | 14-17 years old (Family, except summer) |
| 1 week | - | - | - | € 1.095 |
| 2 weeks | € 2.340 | € 2.565 | € 2.955 | € 1.750 |
| Three weeks | € 3.195 | € 3.375 | € 3.830 | € 2.375 |
| 4 weeks | € 3.995 | € 4.275 | € 4.835 | € 2.995 |
| Supplement of 20 euros (/ 2 weeks) for the creative social media or global leaders option | ||||
| Transfers - Per trip | ||||
| Luton | € 175 | |||
| Gatwick | € 280 | |||
| Transfer included if arriving at Heathrow or Stansted at scheduled times | ||||
Prices include:
- 20 or 28 hours of English lessons per week
- Residence or Homestay full board accommodation
- 1 full day excursion per week
- Sporting, recreational or cultural activities (only in the evenings for spectific subject options)
- School supervision
- Welcome pack
- Placement test
- Certificate of completion at the end of the stay
- All taxes and school administration fees
- Airport transfers from Stansted, Heathrow or Gatwick if arrival/departure on Sundays within the indicated scheduled frame (for arrivals/departures on other days or from other airports, please see the price list)
Prices do not include:
- Transportation to and from Cambridge
- Transportation in and around Cambridge for Homestay only (about £15 per week)
- Residence refundable security deposit (£20 or €20)
- Optional Insurances
- Visa fees (if any
